Hopscotch GroupeFRA:4Z2 -0.26%86 Gross Margin % is 34.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 34.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:4Z2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.50. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Hopscotch Groupe ranks worse than 53.81% on this metric.
Hopscotch Groupe SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4Z2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.78 Med: 34.81 Max: 43.65
Current: 36.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hopscotch Groupe was 43.65%. The lowest was 32.78%. And the median was 34.81%.
FRA:4Z2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.81% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs FRA:4Z2: 36.43
Hopscotch Groupe had a gross margin of 34.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hopscotch Groupe was -4.80% per year.
Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Hopscotch Groupe had a gross margin of 34.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Hopscotch Groupe Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hopscotch Groupe Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:4Z2 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hopscotch Groupe Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) has a Gross Margin % of 34.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hopscotch Groupe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.81. Over the past decade, Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.78 to 43.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #509 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % too high?
Hopscotch Groupe's current Gross Margin % of 34.37% is near median its 10-year median of 34.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.78 to a high of 43.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Hopscotch Groupe's value of 34.37% is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #509 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hopscotch Groupe has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hopscotch Groupe's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hopscotch Groupe ranks #509 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hopscotch Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Hopscotch Groupe's value of 34.37% is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hopscotch Groupe's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.78 to 43.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.81 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Hopscotch Groupe has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hopscotch Groupe's current Gross Margin % of 34.37% is 11.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hopscotch Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hopscotch Groupe's current Gross Margin % is 34.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hopscotch Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.50, compared to a current price of €19.55 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.81 and 11.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Hopscotch Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2), the current Gross Margin % is 34.37% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hopscotch Groupe (FRA:4Z2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hopscotch Groupe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.55 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4Z2:
Gross Margin %: 34.37% (near median its 10-year median of 34.81)
GF Value™: €15.50 vs. price of €19.55 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#509 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4Z2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hopscotch Groupe SA designs engaging and long-lasting relationships between new audiences and the brands, companies and institutions. The company is also involved with sales promotion events.
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